Problem
Misrepresentation
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
DistortionExaggeration
Inaccuracy
Injustice
Misrepresentation
Misstatement
Perversion
Slant
Travesty
Nature:
A concept of English law, a misrepresentation is an untrue or misleading statement of fact made during negotiations by one party to another, the statement then inducing that other party into the contract. The misled party may normally rescind the contract, and sometimes may be awarded damages as well (or instead of rescission).
The law of misrepresentation is an amalgam of contract and tort; and its sources are common law, equity and statute. The common law was amended by the Misrepresentation Act 1967. The general principle of misrepresentation has been adopted by the USA and various Commonwealth countries.
Broader Problems:
Communication*complex Narrower Problems:
ExaggerationFabricated quotationsMyths about childbearingMisrepresentation of youthUnreported tax obligationsHistorical misrepresentationMisunderstanding of marriageUnethical practice of anthropologyFalsification of programme evaluationsMisrepresentation of religious authorityMisrepresentation in educational materialsMisrepresentation of information to consumersMisrepresentation of geographical informationGovernment misrepresentation of human rights abusesMisrepresentation of self-sufficiency as socially responsible Related Problems:
ViceErrorReasonDeviationInjusticeImpairmentDistortionDisrespectInaccuracyImproprietyMiseducationMisjudgementImperfectionMisinterpretabilityUncommunicativenessHuman errors and miscalculations Aggravated By:
InequalityDeception in businessDeception by governmentDeceptive misuse of researchSubstitution of fantasy for realityDeliberate lying by corporation officialsUnethical practices of public service employees Strategies:
Being truthful Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
03.12.2017 – 13:08 CET